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The NHL Sr. executive VP provides his thoughts on the confusion which still lingers around goaltender interference, the analysis that goes into making a ruling, who makes the final call, coaches expressing their frustrations publicly, and the amount of physicality with goalies that will be allowed.

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Hockey Central @ Noon

Blue Jackets GM on keeping up in the race for a postseason spot

March 16 2018

Jarmo Kekalainen talks to John Shannon & Doug MacLean about his team's win streak, the depth the club enjoys, the play of Ian Cole & rookie Pierre-Luc Dubois, the remaining schedule, and how many games his starting goalie will play.

A disappointing season for the Stars (6:17); Kyper thinks Tavares is leaving the Islanders (14:02); What is James van Riemsdyk's future? Great move by Burke acquiring him (21:10); The Devils win in Nashville, Vegas, now head to California (34:23).

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March 14: Leafs' Johnson debuts tonight

March 14 2018

Andreas Johnsson leaps over Josh Leivo, Matt Martin (0:53); The Stars should be a playoff team (8:14); Brad Marchand is the last villain, can he be the MVP? (21:02); Who will end up as Hurricanes GM? (36:40).

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March 13: Mitch Marner on his slow start and Alex Ovechkin

March 13 2018

Could Alex Ovechkin eventually be the best goal scorer ever? (4:31); Leafs forward Mitch Marner on Ovechkin, rollercoaster season (12:37); Patrik Laine might be the next generation Ovechkin (29:01); Glen Gulutzan has a rant during practice using numerous swear words (32:25); Recap around the league (38:43).

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Mitch Marner leaning on family to keep his confidence up in rollercoaster season

March 13 2018

The Maple Leafs forward discusses Alex Ovechkin's 600 goal milestone, how his first half of the season differed from the second, offseason routines, Patrick Marleau's son having a crush on his girlfriend, and what type of stick he uses.

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March 12: Goalie interference helps Leafs beat the champs

March 12 2018

Who is the Leafs number two centre - Kadri or Bozak? (2:37); Goalie interference is a mess in the NHL (5:29); Calgary and Washington need to go with the hot goalie (18:32); A GM working for a hands on owner is difficult (31:07); Patrik Laine is a star (42:52).

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March 9: Connor Brown wants to get bigger and stronger

March 09 2018

How impressive was Connor McDavid's move last night? (1:37); Story about Wayne Gretzky getting tickets in Toronto for Mike Myers (11:36); Admire how the Hurricanes reacted to GM change (16:03); Patrik Laine for MVP? (18:39); Maple Leafs winger Connor Brown on moving around in the lineup, Auston Matthews' health status, where he wants to improve, playing for hometown club (33:14).

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Connor Brown more interested in team goals than who he's playing with

March 09 2018

The Maple Leafs winger touches on playing NHL 18, being moved around in the lineup, his time in the AHL, what Mike Babcock is focusing on in their practices, Auston Matthews' health status, a part of the game he wants to improve upon, how much coaching he gets from his dad, and playing for his hometown club.

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March 8: What the heck happened in Carolina yesterday?

March 08 2018

Huricanes remove Ron Francis as GM & push him to the position of president (0:28); The Mark Scheifele injury is scary for the Jets (29:45); The Flames need a strong finish to make the playoffs (30:51); Impressive that the players named Sidney Crosby toughest player to play against (34:53).

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March 7: Blake Wheeler on Jets losing a big engine

March 07 2018

Jets captain Blake Wheeler on the play which injured teammate Mark Scheifele, having to compensate for his loss, the contributions from trade deadline acquisition Paul Stastny, the solid job done by the men guarding the crease, the offensive threat that is Patrik Laine (6:51); Hockey Hall of Fame member Doug Gilmour on his charitable work, working with Doug MacLean during their time with the Blues, first days as a Maple Leaf, hijinx during the 1987 Canada Cup (28:07).

The Hockey Hall of Fame member discusses his charity work with MLSE LaunchPad & The Bridle Bash Foundation, his time with Lou Lamoriello & the Devils, memories of working with Doug MacLean during their time with the Blues, his first days as a Maple Leaf, hijinx during the 1987 Canada Cup, and the season his Kingston Frontenacs is having.

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Blake Wheeler keeping fingers crossed for Scheifele

March 07 2018

The Jets captain discusses the play which injured teammate Mark Scheifele, having to compensate for his loss, the contributions from trade deadline acquisition Paul Stastny, the solid job done by the men guarding the crease, the turning point in his NHL career, and the offensive threat that is Patrik Laine.

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March 6: Chris Pronger stumping for Aleksander Barkov

March 06 2018

Plenty of injuries around the NHL (0:59); What should the league do about goaltender interference? (8:32); Panthers front office executive Chris Pronger on team's turnaround, Aaron Ekblad's up-and-down season, solving the confusion around goaltender interference, Aleksander Barkov's MVP-calibre season (30:03).

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Chris Pronger: Panthers finally getting Bob Boughner's system

March 06 2018

The Panthers front office executive touches on the club's recent run that brought them back into playoff contention, viewing the game as a manager vs. a player, Aaron Ekblad's up-and-down season, solving the confusion around goaltender interference, his relationship with the officials, and Alek Barkov's MVP-calibre season.

The Panthers centre shares his thoughts on what led to the club's six-game win streak, playing under rookie coach Bob Boughner, possibly working out with Colby Armstrong, scoreboard watching, and the talent that is Aleksander Barkov.

The Maple Leafs centre joins Daren Millard, John Shannon & Marc Savard to discuss how he tapes up his stick, the club's mindset heading into Saturday's game vs. the Capitals, face-offs vs. Savard, the new rule surrounding puck drop, the contributions from Patrick Marleau, and the amount of scoreboard watching he's doing recently.

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NJ Devils GM acknowledges randomness & luck in team's turnaround

March 01 2018

Ray Shero shares his thoughts regarding Corey Schneider's return to action, reasons behind his team's quick rebuild, Taylor Hall's maturity, and his conversations with Hall at the end of last season.

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March 1: Devils' Shero confident in his team

March 01 2018

Annapolis weather for outdoor game - forcasting rain and snow, won't be below zero (5:38); Discussing whether or not the embellishment rule has a place in the NHL (15:06); Seattle deposits are starting today (20:24); Devils GM Ray Shero on his goaltending, Nico Hischier's rookie campaign, Taylor Hall's MVP-calibre season (26:47).

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Feb. 28: Karlsson won't be in Ottawa for long

February 28 2018

Panthers deserve credit for beating Leafs (1:09); Erik Karlsson has all the power (13:44); Blackhawks got lucky getting Jonathan Toews & Patrick Kane (23:31); Panthers have a nice schedule coming up (30:59); Do the Jets have the goaltending to make a run? (33:38).

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Feb. 27: Deadline reaction from around Canada

February 27 2018

Breaking news from Boston - Patrice Bergeron has a broken foot (0:38); Referee throws a glove at the Lightning bench (10:50); Paul Stastny wearing 25 in Winnipeg - Thomas Steen's number (17:24); Did anyone know the Blues were sellers? (21:19); Could Freddie Andersen beat out the Lightning in a playoff series? (27:24); Why is Erik Karlsson still in Ottawa? (36:51); Montreal needs assets, should have traded Max Pacioretty (39:16).

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Feb. 26: What will Leafs do before trade deadline?

February 26 2018

Is Mike Green the defenceman the Leafs need? (3:44); Predators acquire Ryan Hartman from Blackhawks (10:47); Evander Kane will be helpful to any team in the league (22:53); Interesting to see how Tomas Plekanec fits in with Leafs tonight versus Tampa (37:02); Don't want to ruin chemistry by trading James van Riemsdyk (39:22).

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Feb. 23: Trade deadline countdown - three days

February 23 2018

Josh Bailey signs extension on Long Island (2:20); Lines at Leafs practice without Auston Matthews (8:44); James van Riemsdyk could be the top free agent on July 1st (18:10); Trade deadline coverage on Monday (32:01); Devils acquire Michael Grabner (33:43); Lightning and Golden Knights are options for Erik Karlsson (38:21).

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Feb. 22: What big names will be traded?

February 22 2018

Breaking down the women's gold medal game (1:13); These tournaments should not be decided by shootout (2:17); Congratulations to Team USA (10:00); Debate about how many teams will spend assets for Erik Karlsson (16:49); Will John Tavares stay on Long Island? (34:45).

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Feb. 21: Will the Senators trade Karlsson?

February 21 2018

Will Erik Karlsson be traded by the deadline? (0:51); Islanders forward Matthew Barzal on his impressive rookie season (13:01); Nashville is Kypreos' favourite for the Stanley Cup (28:37); Ben Scrivens gets injured but Canada still beats Finland to advance to the Olympic semis (33:59).

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Mathew Barzal credits linemates for Calder-calibre season

February 21 2018

The Islanders rookie discusses finding great success in his rookie campaign, making history with three five-point games in his first year, his club's issue with defence, playing with John Tavares, and playing against Sidney Crosby.

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Feb. 20: Flyers GM on Mrazek trade

February 20 2018

Red Wings trade Mrazek to Philidelphia (1:08); Are you surprised the Panthers are in the mix still? (7:23); Flyers GM Ron Hextall on Petr Mrazek acquisition (27:28); Panthers GM Dale Tallon what it will take for his club to nail down a playoff spot (37:59).

Dale Tallon shares his thoughts on the return of Roberto Luongo, what it will take for his club to nail down a playoff spot, Aaron Ekblad's subpar performance earlier this year, how aggressive he'll be before the trade deadline, and how much movement he expects to see on Monday.

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Flyers GM not looking for Mrazek to be great, just solid

February 20 2018

Ron Hextall discusses the decision to acquire Petr Mrazek from the Red Wings, what he wants to see from his new goalie, if he's looking at making additional changes to his roster before Monday, Sean Couturier's solid season, and having to deal with the loss of Wayne Simmonds for the next couple of weeks.

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Feb. 19: John Hynes pushing Hart for Taylor Hall

February 19 2018

We may actually have action on trade deadline day (3:13); Should the Jets tweak their lineup? (8:36); Devils coach John Hynes on team's bounceback season, leadership of Taylor Hall (28:19); Capitals acquire defenceman Michal Kempny from Blackhawks (40:56).

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Devils coach wants Taylor Hall's name to be in Hart conversation

February 19 2018

John Hynes shares his thoughts regarding their fight for a wild card, changing the identity of the team, entering training camp with the bad taste of finish last the previous season, the play of Will Butcher, Taylor Hall's leadership, Pavel Zacha's development, and when it caught up to him that he's a head coach in the NHL.

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Patrik Elias on seeing his #26 getting raised to the rafters

February 16 2018

The former NHL forward touches on getting his jersey retired by the Devils, almost being a Ranger, making the decision to retire, the state of his health, if he has any interest to work again in the NHL in another capacity, the Pyeongchang Games going on without NHLers, and . . . his bird call.

Doug Armstrong provides his thoughts regarding where Nikita Soshnikov slides into his plans, if he talks to his players before making a personnel move, if there's any concerns about the health of his newest winger, the recent play of his squad, if he expects to make more deals before trade deadline, and the NHL non being involved in the Olympics.

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Feb. 15: Martin Brodeur on CAN at Pyeongchang

February 15 2018

Thoughts on Canadian men's and women's performances at Olympic tournament thus far (1:19); NHL great Martin Brodeur assesses the Canadian Olympic men's team (6:05); Frederik Andersen is stealing games for the Maple Leafs (20:17); Leafs alumnus Mike Zigomanis on his involvement with Leafs Nation Winter Week (40:44).

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Martin Brodeur says work ethic will be Canada's calling card

February 15 2018

The NHL careers win leader. who had a hand in building the men's hockey entry for the Pyeongchang Games, discusses the team's 5-1 win over Switzerland, advice he had for Ben Scrivens, the mindset when it came to selecting the coaching staff, the importance of goaltending in short tournaments, the competition, the squad's identity, and a player who stood out in terms of leadership.

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Feb. 14: Phaneuf trade starts deadline dash

February 14 2018

Breaking down the Dion Phaneuf trade (0:56); Do the Senators have the fan base to rebuild? (11:07); Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen on his Blue Jackets roller coaster ride (16:21); Will the Blackhawks actually rebuild? (32:49); Todd Warriner on his involvement with Leafs Nation Winter Week (39:53).

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Blue Jackets GM staying positive heading into trade deadline

February 14 2018

Jarmo Kekalainen shares his insights on the difficulty of making deals only days before the trade deadline, the issues with his special teams, whether his plans have been affected by the recent struggles, Oliver Bjorkstrand thriving on the second line, Ryan Murray's health status, and John Tortorella's "mellow" nature of late.

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Feb. 13: The PK Subban subject is taboo in Montreal

February 13 2018

Daren, Nick, and John recap the Leafs - Bolts from last night (3:34); Who wants Ryan McDonough at the trade deadline (11:39); The Blackhawks get blown out by the Coyotes (26:42); TVA Sports' Louis Jean talks the activity behind the scenes down in Montreal (32:49).

SN Sr. hockey writer Chris Johnston provides his thoughts on Nikita Soshnikov being placed on Leafs IR despite looking fine when playing for the Marlies, Lou Lamoriello stating Josh Leivo didn't make a trade request, which team will be most active before trade deadline, and the front office moves with the Senators.

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Brad Treliving not a fan of getting rentals, but . . .

February 09 2018

The Flames GM discusses his mindset heading into the trade deadline, the club having a better record on the road, why Micheal Ferland won't be dangled to other teams, how much the market is affected by the Rangers publicly announcing they're sellers, and how Sean Monahan can be even better.